The CHMS Post

To provide an exemplary education that develops critical thinking and problem solving skills which inspire our students to challenge their minds and charge their spirits.

Dear Challenger Families and Community Members,

I hope this message finds you safe and well following the impacts of Hurricane Milton. Our thoughts are with each of you as you navigate the aftermath of the storm. We understand that times like these can be incredibly challenging, and we want you to know that our school community is here to support you in any way we can.

Quarter 1 will now officially end this Friday, October 18th. Quarter 1 Report Cards will be available to parents and students on October 30th in your FOCUS Portal Account, after 4:00PM. The district is still working on finalizing those Hurricane Make-Up days. I want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students, staff, and community. I am truly grateful to be at such an amazing school! A special congratulations goes out to our boys' and girls' basketball teams for an incredible season! Your dedication, teamwork, and school spirit were truly inspiring. We are so proud of each one of you. As we head into Cross Country and Volleyball season, I am excited to see our students continue to excel.

With the first round of progress monitoring now behind us, we are shifting our focus toward supporting the ongoing growth and development of our students. We’ve gathered valuable insights from this data and are committed to helping each student reach their full potential as we move into the next phase of learning. Our staff is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic and personal success.

In addition, we value your input and ask for just a few moments of your time to complete a brief survey for our PTO and School Advisory Council (SAC). Your feedback is crucial in helping us build a strong partnership between home and school and in shaping the future of our school community. SAC and PTO Survey

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school. Together, we are making a difference!

Respectfully,

Chris Drake

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, 2024, and continues through October 15, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. The selected theme for this year’s celebration is “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success.” All Florida students are invited to participate in contests for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.

Student Council and NJHS are looking to collect canned goods to donate to Community Cooperative Food Bank in time for the holidays.

We are asking that students bring in canned goods to their homeroom (first period) teachers. Student council and NJHS members will be collecting them throughout the week between 9:15 – 9:45am before classes begin. Members will also count the cans for you 😊

We are going to reward one class from each grade level that brings in the most cans

Collections will begin Oct. 7 until Nov. 8.

Unity Day is celebrated in October to promote National Bullying Prevention, we wear orange because it is associated with safety and visibility as chosen by the program.

Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange.

Yearbook picture retakes will be on Wednesday, November 6th.

You can purchase easily online by going to my.lifetouch.com and entering your portrait ID or using the Picture Day ID - EVTDD8DB2!

Yearbooks are officially on sale now! Lock in your yearbook for the price of $30! After January 1st, the price will increase. Don't miss out on preserving those middle school memories!

To purchase a yearbook please visit: ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14294625

IN ORDER FOR ANY STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLUB OR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY, THEY WILL NEED THIS FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.

Book Battle will be meeting the following dates for October:

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Location: Mrs. Bernal's Room (1-224)

The next Jr. Thespian Drama Club Meeting will be meeting every Wednesday from 4:25 pm - 5:25 pm.

Location: Mrs. Cifuentes' Room (2-116)

The google classroom code to join is dotok7u for all upcoming information

The next National Junior Honor Society meeting will take place Monday, October 28th from 8:45 am - 9:15 am.

Meetings will occur every other Monday.

Location: Ms.Chaffee's Room (1-327)

Science Olympiad Club will be meeting on the following dates in October: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, & 10/29

Time: 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: Mr. Ernst's Room (1-226)

What Is Science Olympiad?

Science Olympiad is a competition for students. Teams are comprised of up to 15 students. Teams compete in different events that are rooted in mathematics, physics, chemistry, earth and space science, biology, and engineering. Students engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities that are lab-based, research-based, or design and construct a device to test at competitions.

Student Council will be meeting on the following dates in October:

10/7, 10/21, & 10/28

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Location: Ms. Nodal's Room (1-320)

Youth Group will be meeting on the following dates in October: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, & 10/29

Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Location: Mr. Moser's Room (1-127)

What is Youth Group?

Mr. Moser and Mr. Szyrwiel will be leading a youth group for living missionally through scripture and how it can be applied to both school and social settings. We will help teach students values and ideals that are aligned with the teachings of Jesus. Students will be able to share about life, personal issues, and ways they are helping the community by contributing their time and service.

EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO GET A PHYSICAL DONE AND HAVE THE PHYSICAL FORM THAT IS LINKED BELOW COMPLETED BY A DOCTOR IN ORDER TO PLAY ANY SPORT. THE PHYSICAL HAS TO BE COMPLETED EVERY SCHOOL YEAR AND LAST FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE SPORT SEASON YOU INTEND ON PLAYING.

USE THE LINK BELOW TO PRINT OUT THE PHYSICAL FORM NEEDED. NO OTHER FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED, IT MUST BE THIS EXACT FORM!

IN ADDITION TO A PHYSICAL BEING COMPLETED, YOU WILL ALSO NEED BOTH THE INTRAMURAL AND ACTIVITY FORMS THAT ARE LINKED BELOW. YOU ONLY NEED ONE INTRAMURAL FORM COMPLETED PER YEAR, BUT YOU NEED ONE ACTIVITY FORM PER SPORT/ACTIVITY YOU INTEND ON PARTICIPATING IN.

Volleyball sign-ups will take place on October 14th, with tryouts beginning on October 15th.

Teams will be chosen by October 29th, with practice starting the same day.

Please feel free to email either Coach Lau (boys) - JeremyL@leeschools.net or

Coach Rodeghero (girls) - AdrienneMR@leeschools.net for any questions or concerns.

Milk is a Guinea Pig that resides in Mr. Ernst's Science class. He is 3 years old and very friendly and nice. His diet mainly consists of hay, broccoli, carrots, apples, and strawberries, but his favorite is blueberries and lettuce. He likes to hide because he is a prey species and he likes to hang out with his brother and sister - French Toast & Waffles!

Mrs. Llewellyn is one of our 8th grade World History teachers. While she may be new to Challenger, she has already been teaching for 7 years! In her free time she likes to hang out with her daughters and get quality family time. When asked what her favorite part of teaching is, she told us that it's getting to see her students every day. We also asked her if she could teach any other subject what would it be and she told us that she would teach ELA! We are very excited to have Mrs. Llewellyn as a Challenger Charger!

Please help us in congratulating this incredible group of educators! They are our 2024-2025 Golden Apple Teacher Nominees from Challenger Middle! They have made a significant impact on their students and deserve to be celebrated today, and every day!

The October meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14th, at

5:30 PM.

All PTO/SAC Meetings will be held in person at Challenger Middle School in the Media Center.

Below are a list of dates for when both interims and report cards will be available to both students and parents. 😊

1st Quarter

Interim – Sept. 13th

Report Card – Oct. 30th

2nd Quarter

Interim – Nov. 15th

Report Card – Jan. 9th

3rd Quarter

Interim – Feb. 7th

Report Card – Mar. 19th

4th Quarter

Interim – Apr. 24th

Report Card – Jun. 5th

Florida State Statute 1012.42 recognizes that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the teacher is certified. The following teachers at Challenger Middle School are engaged in training to add the required endorsements and certifications to their teaching certificate:

Anthony Barbier - ESOL (Endorsement)

Julie Camerlingo - Social Science 6-12

Ashley Nodal - ESOL (Endorsement)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and schools. To visit this website go to getfortifyfl.com

Per the Code of Federal Regulation we are required to put a notice out to students and parents stating the following:

EPA 40 CFR 763

This school has been recently inspected and certain asbestos-containing materials or assumed to be asbestos-containing materials such as: fire doors or roofing materials that are tested prior to repairs or removal as needed, have been located in the school buildings. Please be aware that the School District of Lee County has an active management plan designed to ensure that the building is maintained safely for all occupants. These materials are being controlled in accordance with the Asbestos Management Program for the School and following the limitations and procedures of the policies and requirements of the Asbestos O&M Program. The report lists the location, quantity, and condition of all known materials and contains the details of the control procedures, and is available at the school office for your inspection during normal school hours. Copies of the school’s asbestos file can be supplied to you at a cost upon submittal of request.

Samuel Fisher, District 1 (Chair)

Jada Langford-Fleming, District 6 (Vice Chair)

Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2

Chris N. Patricca, District 3

Debbie Jordan, District 4

Armor Persons, District 5

Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7

Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., Board Attorney

Dr. Ken Savage

Interim Superintendent

Email: christophedd@leeschools.net
Website: https://chm.leeschools.net/
Location: 624 Trafalgar Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL, USA
Phone: (239) 242-4341
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Twitter: @ChallengerLCSD